Close Company: Stories of Mothers and Daughters

Close Company: Stories of Mothers and Daughters

by Christine Park (Editor), Caroline Heaton (Editor), Christine Park (Editor), Caroline Heaton (Editor)

Synopsis

In this stunning collection of stories about mothers and daughters the world over, tales of pleasure and sadness, devotion and ambivalence, mix just as they do in real life. Ranging widely in time and place, the twenty-five stories here offer intriguing and moving perspectives on this complex and powerful bond. Authors include Margaret Atwood, Colette, Janet Frame, Zhang Jie, Sylvia Plath and Jeanette Winterson.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Publisher: Virago
Published: 11 Feb 1993

ISBN 10: 0860688887
ISBN 13: 9780860688884

Media Reviews
'Rich and culturally diverse ... It succeeds beautifully as a collection' LISTENER 'An outstanding collection ... ranges far and wide in time and place to produce such a rich diversity of culture and viewpoint ... challenging and fascinating' CAROL BIRCH
Author Bio
Christine Park has published two novels and has taught courses in editing. She is working on her third novel in Vancouver where she now lives. Caroline Heaton has worked as a reader, reviewer and librarian. She lives in London.